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String Instruments

String instruments are any instruments which produce sound by vibrating strings. Many instruments belong in this family, including: banjos, cellos, double basses, guitars, violas, and violins. Questions about these instruments belong here.

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Canon id D notes for violin?

Look up "Canon in D major for violins" in a serach engine.

Where did the vihuela originate from?

They are believed to have orginated in Northern Italy in the 1600's.

What are Ashley banjo's achievements?

· Won Britain's Got Talent

· Preformed in front of the Queen

· Became a judge for a dance show

· Got his own TV show

also s gay and proud

Are violins used in jazz music?

Yes, of course. there have been many famous jazz violin players down the years, Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, Joe Venuti, Eddie South, Ray Nance, Svend Asmussen, Claude Williams, Jean Luc Ponty, Didier Lockwood, Michel Urbaniak, Regina Carter, Billy Bang to name some of the most important voices. There are many others.

What is the name for the person who plays the banjo?

A person who plays the banjo is referred to as a banjoist or a banjo player. The Late Earl Scruggs is often recognised as being the most renowned banjo player of all time.

What is the difference between viola and violin bridge?

The bridge of a violin does the same thing as the bridges of most other stringed instruments, including the piano, guitar, uke, bass, harpsicord, crwd, etc. It raises the strings from the soundboard or resonating chamber, and it also transfers the vibrating energy of the string to the soundboard or resonating chamber. In the case of bowed instruments like the violin, it also places the strings along an arc (the upper edge of the bridge) so that they are not co-planar. If they were co-planar, you could never get the bow to make one string resonate while leaving the others untouched.

Which is better viola or violin?

It depends. The violin is higher pitched than the viola. The violin is a more common instrument, so more music is written for it.

Opinion:

The viola is a far superior instrument to the violin. The violin is often a screechy instrument and most players are amateurs. The viola is the expert players instrument. It is larger and has a warmer, deeper tone so is a much nicer sounding instrument. A violin is essentially a college dropout while the viola went to a university and received a PHD.

What is pizzicato on a violin?

Basically any instrument of the string section (e.g. violin, viola, cello)

Which of these instruments is not among the big five of bluegrass instruments?

It depends on today, and yesterday's music. In the music of today in 2010, I can't think of any instruments that aren't related to most any form of music.

An example of yesterday, Bluegrass, Country, and Folk Music didn't have the same instruments as Classical Music. Such instruments as French horns, violins, cellos, tubas, or clarinet's.

Today, it's a different story. An example of that would be, a few years back, country artist Lori Morgan recorded a Christmas album with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

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I believe the person asking the question is looking for a specific instrument, based in the bad grammar in the question itself. I believe the answer they are looking for is "Steel guitar."

Did Michael Landon really play the violin?

From what I read about him & the Little House series online, the answer to your question is no. He does not actually ever play the "fiddle" in the show.

In what order do the bass strings?

On a 4-string bass the one nearet you leg (and the higghest sounding note) is G. The next one up is D, then A and finally E. On a 5 string you also have C, after the E

Would a violin marked liuariun cremonensis anno 1716 be of some value?

These violins are well documented Stradivarius replicas. There are several versions, however a German and French version, which were made in the late 1890's - the late 1920's are the most popular. Even though they are replicas, they are still high quality instruments. The price vale on either version depends on the overall condition, and the quality of sound it produces. I have seen near mint condition ones go for $3,500.00, however I have also seen battered ones go for around $100.00. That's a far cry from the last, Strad, that went at auction for almost $16,000,000.00. A real Stradivarius violin would be around 300 years old, however many blind studies have shown no sound difference between authentic Stradivariuses and copies (crazy huh). The maker of your violin is telling you flat out, it's a replica of a particular Stradivarius originally crafted by Antonius Stradivarius in the year 1728.

I would say to find yourself an online appraiser who is willing to appraise it, free of charge, by viewing HD close-up photos. If you take to a dealer just remember, they are in the business of making money, they will try to get it as cheap as they can!

Who are famous players that play the Violin?

For starters, Joshua Bell is one of the most famous American violinists. Itzhak Perlman is a famous Israeli violinist also. Jascha Heifetz, Fritz Kreisler and Isaac Stern have all died, but they are legends. Pinchas Zukerman is also a famous conductor and violinist. In addition, Hilary Hahn, Schlomo Mintz, Maxim Vengerov, and Gil Shaham are all very well-known violinists. There are many more I can't think of right now, but those are some of the big names in the world of violin playing right now. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

Different names for drums?

Snare drum, bass drum, and toms. There can be different variations, like piccolo snare, double bass, and multiple high and low toms.

There is Snare drum, bass drum, high and low toms, floor tom, hi hat (close and openable) ride cymbal and a crash cymbal (Same as the handheld cymbals).

Snare drum, base drum, left tom, right tom, floor drum, crash cymbal, ride cymbal and a hi-hat

ok im a different person upgrading this.....!!!!! there are the hi hat, ride, crash, splash, china, cow bell, double kick pedal and more which ii forgot

Some variations of the names :

Snare drum : Military drum / Side drum / Field drum

Toms : Tom-tom / Mounted tom / Racked Tom / Floor tom

Bass drum : Kick drum / Big drum

What style of music does a banjo play?

Mostly country,but a little bit of jazz. depends

One can agree. Note also the words to Steven Foster's O Susanna. One can agree the banjo, flute, nor triangle perform without a performer.

There's also a banjo with a scoring to George Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue. One may also question of the bongo can perform whatever without a bongoist.

How do you play in third position for violin?

I have two different teachers saying two different things,

but this is what the better one says:

Bounce the bow on the string, making sure you hit all three notes. Sometimes it's a little difficult to get the bottom note, too, so just work at it a little.

Hope this helps!

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What is the hardest violin piece to learn?

Well, if you're playing in an orchestra playing the violin is a really hard thing to do because you have to think of about forty zillion things all at once...e.g. You have to think what note you are playing on what string, which finger you're playing the note with, what 'position' you are in, where your left elbow is in relation to the violin neck, where your finger-tips are on your bow and how much pressure you should be exerting with your right index finger, what dynamic you're playing at, what angle your bow has to be on the string, whether your right thumb is bent or straight, whether you're right little finger is on the bow, whether you're playing an up bow or a down bow and whether you're lifting and what bow speed you're going at. You have to watch the conductor watch the leader, watch your section leader, watch your desk partner, listen to everyone else, make sure you're in tune, what articulation you are doing...the list goes on and on. The violin is all difficult! However it is a very rewarding and beautiful instrument! The hardest thing to do while playing violin is to concentrate on your breathing instead of your music. i.e. try and breathe according to dynamics or phrases and think about it.

What is the difference between a violin and a double bass?

  • A double bass looks like a large cello or violin.
  • A bass looks like a guitar with four, five, or six strings, and it has a lower sound than a guitar.
  • A double bass would be found in a orchestra or a jazz band.
  • A bass would be found in a rock or pop band.

Hope this helps!

How much are violin strings?

String sets themselves cost anywhere between $15 and $100, depending on the quality you want. If you don't know how to put them on yourself, you can usually take them to an instrument shop, and they'll put them on for you. This usually can cost an extra $10-50.

Value of a Copy of Antonius Stradivarius made in Czechoslovakia?

I have a Copy of Antonius Stradivarius made in Czecho Slovakia around 1890ish. I got mine from my dad for my sweet 16. He bought it from a very old gentleman that had inherited it to the best of my knowledge. I have seen some listed on e-bay that look to be in good shape. They just need minor things such as bridge, strings, bow repairs, etc. Nothing you can't do yourself. As for how much they cost, I think my dad payed around 300 bucks 15 yrs ago. Happy Hunting!

I am not sure of the date of my copy I bought at an antique store in the south about 10 years ago, but I paid $100.

Czechoslovakia wasn't formed into a state until 1918. Your violin was made after then. If it says "copy of" it was made after 1957 when it was required to say "copy of" to avoid confusion. There are so many they are practically worthless.

How does a violin generate sound?

A violin works just like every other string instrument, so this applies to all of them. The bow, which is pulled across the strings, is made most often of horsehair. Because the horse hair is coarse, it catches on the strings. Rosin is used to help it catch, as rosin is sticky. The bow pulls across the string, causing it to vibrate. When you place a finger down, you shorten the string, causing the vibration to get smaller and higher. The strings are stretched across a wooden structure called a bridge. It connects the strings to the body, so the vibrations can be amplified within in. There are also sound posts withing the violin, under the bridge, to help transfer the vibrations to the back of the violin, so the sound coats the entirety of the violin. The sound is then released through the F-holes, and also straight from the string. That is about how a violin works. There is a lot more physics involved, but very complicated.

On your violin in which strings would you use to play F B and C?

The strings on the bass violin are tuned in the reverse order of the violin. They are E, A, D, G, with the E and octave below the low E on the guitar. They are tuned in fourths. Otherwise the distance between the notes would be too long to reach. They use the bass cleft but the notes are played an octave lower. Even then ledger lines are required. Sometimes there is a fifth string used on a classical bass violin. It is tuned even lower depending on the music.